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? asked in Science & MathematicsBiology · 7 years ago

Which of the following is the stronger evidence that a trait might be influenced by multiple genes ?

A. F1 offspring of parents with different phenotypes show intermediate phenotype

B. F1 offspring of parents with different phenotype show dominant phenotype

C. phenotype of the F2 offspring show qualitative (discrete) variation

D. Phenotype of the F2 offspring show qualitative (contineous) variation

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  • 7 years ago

    D. Phenotype of the F2 offspring show QUANTITATIVE (continuous) variation

    "Quantitative traits refer to phenotypes (characteristics) that vary in degree and can be attributed to polygenic effects, i.e., product of two or more genes, and their environment.

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    Polygenic inheritance refers to inheritance of a phenotypic characteristic (trait) that is attributable to two or more genes and can be measured quantitatively. Multifactorial inheritance refers to polygenic inheritance that also includes interactions with the environment. Unlike monogenic traits, polygenic traits do not follow patterns of Mendelian inheritance (separated traits). Instead, their phenotypes typically vary along a continuous gradient depicted by a bell curve.[5]

    An example of a polygenic trait is human skin color variation. Several genes factor into determining a person's natural skin color, so modifying only one of those genes can change skin color slightly or in some cases, such as for SLC24A5, moderately. Many disorders with genetic components are polygenic, including autism, cancer, diabetes and numerous others. Most phenotypic characteristics are the result of the interaction of multiple genes."

    (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantitative_trait_lo...

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